"city work ethic"

#12188114

23 March 2025

A sidewalk repair shop operates on Hang Dong Street in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 23, 2025. Under aging awnings and faded signs that advertise electrical repairs, several men work directly on the pavement, surrounded by tools, spare parts, and small machines. Plastic stools and makeshift workstations define the space, reflecting the resourcefulness and hands-on labor that power much of the city's informal economy. The blend of street-level commerce, worn architecture, and green plants creates a layered and authentic urban scene.

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#12188120

23 March 2025

A sidewalk repair shop operates on Hang Dong Street in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 23, 2025. Under aging awnings and faded signs that advertise electrical repairs, several men work directly on the pavement, surrounded by tools, spare parts, and small machines. Plastic stools and makeshift workstations define the space, reflecting the resourcefulness and hands-on labor that power much of the city's informal economy. The blend of street-level commerce, worn architecture, and green plants creates a layered and authentic urban scene.

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#12188122

23 March 2025

A sidewalk repair shop operates on Hang Dong Street in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 23, 2025. Under aging awnings and faded signs that advertise electrical repairs, several men work directly on the pavement, surrounded by tools, spare parts, and small machines. Plastic stools and makeshift workstations define the space, reflecting the resourcefulness and hands-on labor that power much of the city's informal economy. The blend of street-level commerce, worn architecture, and green plants creates a layered and authentic urban scene.

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#12179094

21 March 2025

A street vendor in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 20, 2025, sits on a small folding chair at night, selling fresh fruits illuminated by makeshift hanging lights. She arranges her produce surrounded by the busy cityscape of motorbikes, cars, and pedestrians. Behind her, a food stall with grilled snacks and a banner in Vietnamese adds to the vibrant energy of Hanoi's street life. The scene reflects the resilience and dedication of Vietnam's street vendors in the fast-paced urban environment.

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#12179096

21 March 2025

A street vendor in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 20, 2025, sits on a small folding chair at night, selling fresh fruits illuminated by makeshift hanging lights. She arranges her produce surrounded by the busy cityscape of motorbikes, cars, and pedestrians. Behind her, a food stall with grilled snacks and a banner in Vietnamese adds to the vibrant energy of Hanoi's street life. The scene reflects the resilience and dedication of Vietnam's street vendors in the fast-paced urban environment.

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#12171252

18 March 2025

An elderly mechanic repairs electrical and mechanical components in an outdoor workspace in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025. Surrounded by tools, wires, and spare parts, he meticulously sorts through a metal pot filled with small hardware pieces.

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#12171253

18 March 2025

A mechanic in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025, focuses on repairing an electrical component at an outdoor workspace. The area is full of tools, fans, wires, and household appliances, reflecting the versatility of small-scale repair businesses in Vietnam. A red generator sits in the background.

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#12168790

17 March 2025

Two senior workers push a heavily loaded cart up a set of stone stairs in Venice, Veneto, Italy, on November 12, 2021. The cart is stacked with large rolls of bubble wrap and other packaging materials, essential for local businesses. Due to the city's unique structure, goods must be transported manually or by cart through narrow alleyways and bridges. A shop displaying Venetian masks and other merchandise is visible in the background.

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#12136685

8 March 2025

A Deutsche Bahn cleaner in a high-visibility orange vest cleans and empties a trash bin on a platform at Munich Pasing railway station in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on March 8, 2025. He works on platforms 7 and 8 under a covered structure with overhead electric lines, modern buildings in the background, and a cart with cleaning supplies and trash bags.

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#12136686

8 March 2025

A Deutsche Bahn cleaner in a high-visibility orange vest cleans and empties a trash bin on a platform at Munich Pasing railway station in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on March 8, 2025. He works on platforms 7 and 8 under a covered structure with overhead electric lines, modern buildings in the background, and a cart with cleaning supplies and trash bags.

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#12136688

8 March 2025

A Deutsche Bahn cleaner in a high-visibility orange vest cleans and empties a trash bin on a platform at Munich Pasing railway station in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on March 8, 2025. He works on platforms 7 and 8 under a covered structure with overhead electric lines, modern buildings in the background, and a cart with cleaning supplies and trash bags.

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#12136689

8 March 2025

A Deutsche Bahn cleaner in a high-visibility orange vest cleans and empties a trash bin on a platform at Munich Pasing railway station in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on March 8, 2025. He works on platforms 7 and 8 under a covered structure with overhead electric lines, modern buildings in the background, and a cart with cleaning supplies and trash bags.

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#12110905

1 March 2025

A group of African migrants gathers in a park in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 23, 2025. The individuals socialize, with some standing while others sit near a water fountain or on benches. The surroundings feature leafless trees, European-style residential buildings, and a mix of urban and green space.

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#12110907

1 March 2025

A group of African migrants gathers in a park in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 23, 2025. The individuals socialize, with some standing while others sit near a water fountain or on benches. The surroundings feature leafless trees, European-style residential buildings, and a mix of urban and green space.

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#12104570

28 February 2025

The office building IONOS 1&1 is a branch in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025.

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#12104571

28 February 2025

The office building IONOS 1&1 is a branch in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025.

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